Pantone announced emerald as the color of the year for 2013 and teamed up with Sephora once again to release limited-edition makeup and accessories in the christened hue. And lest you have any hesitation about vert-toned eyeliner, it's perfectly on trend with the colorful eye looks seen on the spring runways.

Specialized beauty “bars,” devoted to singular services such as blow-outs, makeup applications and highlights, continue to pop up everywhere. The newest arrival is Clear Clinic, a full-service, walk-in acne treatment center created by top New York-based dermatologist Eric Schweiger. With a flagship location in the Flatiron district and more centers on the way, you can say goodbye to bad skin days for 2013.

Prepare for the comeback of twenties-inspired bobs and Marcel waves, all lit up on the big screen in the much-anticipated release of Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby (finally!). Flapper girl Carey Mulligan (Daisy Buchanan) never looked so good.

What will cause fragrance obsession in 2013? Perfume expert Frederick Bouchardy of Joya predicts “a return to simple, uncomplicated and comforting scents—think clove, amber, lavender and all things warm and nostalgic.” Also generating buzz: good-for-you ingredients. “People want to know exactly what [perfumers] are using, and to be reassured that the materials are healthful,” he says. Who knows, a spritz of wheatgrass might just be the next big thing.

Photo: Courtesy Joya

The Big Chill in Fragrances

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Forever-Young Hair Is Here

For hair that's youthful as a teenager, companies like Pantene and Nexxus are rolling out anti-aging shampoos, conditioners and treatment sprays with ingredients normally found in age-reversing skin creams, such as Argan oil, vitamin E and panthenol. Rinse, wash and repeat for younger, lusher strands.

Gel manicures have ignited passion among polish devotees for the last few years—the glossy finish resists chips for two weeks—and the obsession is set to continue this year, now that lacquer heavyweight OPI teamed up with Sephora to release GelShine, an at-home system for setting and removing the UV-cured polish that previously required a trip to the salon. Watch for more gel kit spin-offs to come.

Coloring your hair has never really been good for your strands—but that's about to change in January when Garnier releases Olia, a new line of ammonia-free hair dye that actually restores hair quality and comes in 24 shiny shades.

Forget fruit of the month. NailArtSociety.com is a new monthly membership service that hooks nail polish junkies up with full-size bottles of varnish, along with nail art accessories, tools and guides for creating all kinds of crazy patterns. Plans start at about $20, or about the cost of a salon mani.

The legend of Vidal Sassoon lives on—now in the hair care aisle. Starting this year, the iconic brand will be relaunched as Vidal Sassoon Pro Series and sold in drugstores everywhere. Affordable and chic, we like the sound of this.

Expect HBO's Girls to have some play over your nail polish decisions this year: the much-talked about show is the inspiration for a new lacquer collection from Deborah Lippmann, with shades named for each character. Take your pick from the moody green "Hannah," the boudoir red "Jessa," the preppy pink "Marnie" or the quirky violet "Shoshanna."

Photo: Courtesy Deborah Lippmann

Girls Rule

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The Debut of Beauty-Enhancing Jeans

It might sound like a stretch, but Wrangler is reportedly infusing cosmetic benefits into the fabric of their new Denim Spa Therapy for Legs collection—think aloe vera and olive extracts to soothe the skin and anti-cellulite technology to boost circulation. Yes, really.

Photo: Courtesy Wrangler

The Debut of Beauty-Enhancing Jeans

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Haute Hair Accessories

With everything from bows at Louis Vuitton to beekeeper hats at Alexander McQueen on the recent runways, it looks like hair accessories will sought after this year. Time to grab a statement-making topper.